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Article ItemInnovation at a crossroads: Virginia Tech scientist calls for balance between research integrity and commercialization , article
As federal policymakers weigh potential changes to how biomedical research is funded and regulated in the United States, Robert Gourdie of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC highlights the importance of preserving the nation’s ability to turn discovery into life saving therapies.
Date: Feb 05, 2026 - -
General ItemInside the Greenhouses of the Future
From solar-powered greenhouses to hydroponic tomatoes engineered for flavor, research from Virginia Tech points to a future where farming happens indoors — powered by light, data, and innovation instead of soil and seasons.
Date: Feb 04, 2026 - -
General ItemGlobal water forecasting
At Virginia Tech, researchers are using real-time sensors, machine learning, and global partnerships to give water managers 30-day forecasts that help safeguard drinking water and ecosystems.
Date: Feb 04, 2026 - -
Article ItemImproving cardiac treatments and ‘patient quality of life’ , article
With support from a Ray A. Gaskins graduate fellowship, Md Ruhul Amin is exploring the therapeutic potential of milk-derived exosomes in treating heart attacks and tissue damage.
Date: Feb 03, 2026 - -
Article ItemResearch tests light-activated treatment for brain cancer , article
A new therapy uses light to activate drugs that kill microscopic brain cancer cells surgeons can't see.
Date: Feb 02, 2026 - -
Article ItemGrief therapy dog gets love, top-notch treatment in battle with cancer , article
Ragnar, the ambassador of Oakey's Funeral Service, has made a turnaround as he continues to fight cancer with the help of the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center..
Date: Jan 28, 2026 - -
Article ItemConsortium takes leading role in national whole health movement , article
Founded in 2023, the Virginia Tech Whole Health Consortium has supported numerous transdisciplinary research projects, grown to more than 250 members, and continues its mission to advance the evidence-based whole health framework.
Date: Jan 23, 2026 - -
Article ItemA legacy of hope: Buddha’s contribution to cancer research , article
Through his participation, Buddha, a 7-year-old mixed breed dog, became part of the growing knowledge on histotripsy, a legacy that may help save others in the future.
Date: Jan 15, 2026 - -
Article ItemBringing heart to AI: Alumnus redefines technology with compassion , article
A campus tragedy weeks before George Luc '07 graduated inspired him to build GivePulse, a software platform that connects more than 650,000 universities and colleges, K-12 schools, nonprofits, businesses, cities, and municipalities to the people they serve.
Date: Jan 13, 2026 - -
Article ItemNaval research grant leads to a bubbly solution to hearing protection , article
Aboard an aircraft carrier, jet engine noise is an ever-present concern. This research team is leading a project to lower the risk posed to the hearing of naval personnel.
Date: Jan 06, 2026 - -
Article ItemThe why: Austin Gray is on a quest to decode microplastics , article
Gray’s humble beginning in research feeds into a constant curiosity that he hopes can lead to a better understanding of microplastics and their impact on human health — from pollution to solution.
Date: Dec 22, 2025 - -
Article ItemHelmet Lab releases its first ratings for youth hockey helmets , article
The lab tested 33 helmets, giving each a star rating from 0 to 5, with the latter being the top performing products.
Date: Dec 16, 2025 - -
Article ItemNeurons within the brain localize genetic messages using simple rules, study finds , article
A new eNeuro study from the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute reveals how neurons organize genetic messages that support learning and memory — and what that means for medical conditions.
Date: Dec 15, 2025 - -
Article ItemJan Eberth named head of the Department of Population Health Sciences , article
Eberth comes to the university from Drexel University in Philadelphia, where she spent the past three years as professor and chair of health management and policy. Prior to that, her education and career were divided between Texas and her native South Carolina.
Date: Dec 01, 2025 - -
Article ItemVirginians with diabetes make strides through Virginia Cooperative Extension program , article
Balanced Living with Diabetes helps participants take control of their health through nutrition, exercise, and goal setting.
Date: Nov 17, 2025 - -
Article ItemStudy to examine if water filters can improve health for households in rural Appalachia , article
Backed by a National Institutes of Health grant, a four-university research team led by Alasdair Cohen of Virginia Tech will test water filters in approximately 480 households across 10 counties in Southwest Virginia and northeast Tennessee.
Date: Nov 14, 2025 - -
Article ItemVirginia Tech, Children’s National preview pediatric innovation at Emerging Tech Conference , article
Leaders from Children’s National Hospital and the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC outlined plans to expand their growing collaboration to accelerate pediatric innovations from the research lab to clinical care during the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council’s Emerging Tech conference.
Date: Nov 14, 2025 - -
Article ItemBreathing your way to better health , article
Masoud Agah, executive director for the Virginia Alliance for Semiconductor Technology, received a conceptual patent for a new breathalyzer inspired by the power of a dog’s nose.
Date: Nov 03, 2025 - -
Article Item‘Curious Conversations’ podcast: Lindsay Miles talks about bed bugs' history , article
Miles discussed the history of bed bug populations, how they evolved alongside humans, and the challenges in managing their populations due to their emerging resistance to pesticides.
Date: Nov 03, 2025 - -
Article ItemVeterinary professor promotes pathology without borders , article
Francisco Carvallo teaches outside in the heat to spread veterinary knowledge to Nicaragua and other Latin American countries.
Date: Oct 28, 2025 -
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